Bottle
ca. 1600 (made)
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Blue glass, the casing and spreading foot decorated with masks, strapwork and grotesques; masks within cartouches on shoulders.
Object details
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Materials and techniques | Glass, with a casing of pierced copper-gilt |
Brief description | Blue glass bottle with a casing of pierced copper-gilt, decorated with masks, strapwork and grotesques, Italian, ca. 1600 |
Physical description | Blue glass, the casing and spreading foot decorated with masks, strapwork and grotesques; masks within cartouches on shoulders. |
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Credit line | Given by Dr. W. L. Hildburgh F.S.A |
Historical context | One of the Coat of Arms represents the Contarini family, an Italian family of patrons and collectors. |
Production | Probably Venetian |
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Accession number | M.76-1925 |
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Record created | January 29, 2004 |
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